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1:59:54

Match Replay: Essendon v Port Adelaide

The Bombers and Power clash in round three of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:11

Mini-Match: Essendon v Port Adelaide

Extended highlights of the Bombers and Power clash in round three of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Scott praises Bombers' response, Port let down by senior players

Brad Scott was delighted with how Essendon fought back after a week of scrutiny

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12:38

Scott post-match, R3: 'After a disappointing performance, you get to choose how you respond'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round three’s match against Port Adelaide

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08:08

Highlights: Essendon v Port Adelaide

The Bombers and Power clash in round three of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Bombs away: Late burst gets Dons off the mark over flat Port

Essendon put a week from hell behind it with a grinding win over Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium

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00:45

Redman’s roost raises the roof

Mason Redman launches a monster from range in the final term as Essendon levels the scores and looks primed for a big finish

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00:54

El-Hawli’s magic moment on debut lifts all

Essendon first-gamer Saad El-Hawli makes a daring run and sets up a team-lifting goal delivered by Nic Martin

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00:46

Blink and you’ll miss JHF class on display

Jason Horne-Francis gathers the ball in a flash, showcasing his trademark skill and composure to land a big goal in the last

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00:47

DBJ burns off Bomber in brilliant solo goal

Darcy Byrne-Jones turns on the afterburners tight on the boundary before finishing in style

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00:45

As smooth as Wines: Ollie’s candy opens door

Ollie Wines slices through the opposition with some sweet candy before nailing a super goal

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00:45

Draper’s unorthodox routine stirs up crowd

Sam Draper doubles down on his unconventional set-shot style, drilling his side’s first to rev up the Bombers faithful

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TEAMS: Power talls recalled, key Bomber returns

The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between the Bombers and Power

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Why Dons should consider draft windfall in Draper decision

Essendon can give its quiet rebuild a boost if it decides to let its ruck go, according to Gettable's Cal Twomey

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06:48

Footy Feed

Footy Feed

Bombers' injury concerns, Magpie’s fresh start, will Blues start 0-4?

Footy Feed: Sarah Olle and Riley Beveridge with all the latest news

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Scott defends McKay as two more Bombers injured

Brad Scott lays down the law to his players after 'totally unacceptable' loss

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Opinion

Opinion

Essendon's loss was jarring, but this is the Bombers' reality

After Essendon's thumping loss to Adelaide, Callum Twomey takes a closer look at the Bombers' list build

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2:15:20

Match Replay: Essendon v Adelaide

The Bombers and Crows clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:09

Mini-Match: Essendon v Adelaide

Extended highlights of the Bombers and Crows clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Bombers' 'inability to defend' exposed in hefty loss, Crows relish scoring depth

Brad Scott laments the way in which Essendon defended the turnover in its loss to Adelaide

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08:16

Highlights: Essendon v Adelaide

The Bombers and Crows clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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00:34

Captain Merrett's late double a shining light

Zach Merrett's two final-term majors makes it four for his day in a tough afternoon for his side

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Crows end MCG hoodoo with statement win over Bombers

Adelaide prevails by 61 points in a high-scoring shootout at the 'G

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00:36

Slippery Kako shake and bake a glimmering Dons moment

Isaac Kako provides the spark with an impressive weaving finish

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00:43

Insane Izak stuns with dashing GOTY contender

Izak Rankine shows off his pace and flair with an electric running finish from the boundary

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01:00

Draper antics send 'G wild with fresh approach

Sam Draper shows off his new set shot technique with two early majors as the crowd reacts with full voice

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00:41

Join the club: New Don's first kick brings life

Tom Edwards nails his maiden career major with his first kick and his teammates get around him

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00:25

Thilthorpe hits turf hard after Redman’s costly challenge

A rough landing for Riley Thilthorpe as Mason Redman’s contact results in a free kick

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00:33

Mighty Milera strike brings early Crow delight

Wayne Milera kicks his first major of the season with a sweet connection on the 50

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Concussed Bomber feeling 'normal', Scott ponders forward void

Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week

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Bombers take another hit with injury to key forward

Essendon's round one loss has been made worse with a hamstring injury to Kyle Langford confirmed

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2:13:00

Match Replay: Hawthorn v Essendon

The Hawks and Bombers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:12

Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Essendon

Extended highlights of the Hawks and Bombers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Hawks 'touched up' in key areas, Dons to adapt to injury blow

Sam Mitchell says Hawthorn has plenty of improvement to make after the Bombers dominated in a number of key areas

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11:18

Mitchell post-match, R1: 'Not sustainable to keep winning in that style'

Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round one’s match against Essendon

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10:54

Scott post-match, R1: 'We controlled big parts of it'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round one’s match against Hawthorn

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08:12

Highlights: Hawthorn v Essendon

The Hawks and Bombers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mosquito fleet full of bite as Hawks bring down Bombers

Hawthorn's small forwards dominate in the Hawks' 26-point win over Essendon

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00:37

Gresham’s crafty footwork leads to sweet goal

Jade Gresham shows his prowess around the big sticks with a terrific bit of skill to keep the Bombers alive

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00:47

Wizard’s touch conjures Moore magic

Nick Watson adds to his stellar evening with a strong mark and kick to Dylan Moore, who bursts into an open goal

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00:29

Bomber’s night cut short after pinging hammy

Essendon is dealt another injury blow as Kyle Langford heads to the bench after clutching his hamstring

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00:47

Ridley ruled out with concussion after Hawk’s hard hit

Essendon suffers a worrying injury blow with Jordan Ridley subbed out of the contest at half-time after copping some heavy contact from Jack Scrimshaw

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00:33

Skipper’s ripper: Merrett mesmerises from boundary

Bombers captain Zach Merrett delivers a moment of brilliance, threading a stunning goal from a tight angle to fire up his side

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00:46

The one that got away: D’Ambrosio delivers gold

Massimo D’Ambrosio haunts his former club with a relentless effort, capped off with a superb goal

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00:28

Kako’s cracking first goal lights up ‘G

Exciting Dons debutant Isaac Kako lands the opening major of the game with a dazzling effort off the deck

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Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Essendon will kick off its 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit

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Updated

Updated

Bombers make call to extend coach's contract, debuts confirmed

The Bombers have extended coach Brad Scott's contract by another year

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New fixture details revealed for games delayed by cyclone

The two Opening Round fixtures that were postponed have been rescheduled

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Young Bomber eyes R1 despite injury concern

The postponement of Essendon's opening game has been a blessing for a sore Harrison Jones

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Lloyd makes big call over new Bombers livewire

Isaac Kako's pre-season performance for the Bombers has impressed club great Matthew Lloyd

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2:04:55

AAMI Match Replay: Geelong v Essendon

The Cats and Bombers clash in the AAMI Community Series

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'He will definitely play': Prized Cats recruit cleared for season-opener

Former Bulldog Bailey Smith will run out in Geelong colours for the first time in Opening Round

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02:21

The Kako show did not disappoint

Isaac Kako steals the spotlight with a stunning four-goal display to get Essendon fans buzzing

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06:57

AAMI Match Highlights: Geelong v Essendon

The Cats and Bombers clash in the AAMI Community Series

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Dons go wacko for Kako as young forwards light up GMHBA

Essendon's top draft pick Isaac Kako booted four goals and Nate Caddy three as the Bombers beat Geelong to open the AAMI Community Series

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00:33

Scintillating Stengle always finds the goals

Tyson Stengle pounces on a slick assist from teammate Jhye Clark to slot a superb major

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00:42

Kako catches the eye early to excite Dons fans

A lively Isaac Kako impresses in the first term with a neat assist and classy finish

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00:51

Martin making magic up forward once again

Crafty Bomber Nic Martin starts the contest brightly with two goals after being tipped for a more attacking role this season

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Concussion symptoms keep Bomber sidelined, skipper's new role

Nik Cox remains unable to fully train after he was concussed in a tackle at training in December

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TEAMS: Cats star missing, mixed news for Bombers

The teams have been announced for Tuesday night's AAMI Community Series match between the Cats and Bombers

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How a simple blood test was a 'game changer' for new Bomber

One day Tom Edwards was teaching, the next he's signing with his boyhood club after booting four second-half goals in Essendon's match sim

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Bombers set to sign forward after four-goal match sim blitz

Essendon is expected to offer Tom Edwards its final list spot ahead of the SSP deadline on Friday

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11:08

Footy Feed: 'Vanilla' Freo in focus, TDK and Draper contract latest

Nat Edwards and Riley Beveridge with the latest news

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00:51

Kako lights up match sim with moment of magic

Isaac Kako gets the Bombers fans buzzing with this explosive burst and finish

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Bombers SSP hopeful produces ultimate audition, big Dog stars

SSP hopeful Tom Edwards kicked four goals to lift Essendon to a 19-point scratch match win over the Western Bulldogs

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05:39

Match Sim Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

The Bulldogs and Bombers clash in match simulation

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01:23

Exciting Edwards boosts case with four-goal blitz

Tom Edwards strengthens his SSP bid with a surprise four-goal performance in match sim

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Redman rocked mid-air as Naughton flies in

Mason Redman is left worse for wear after copping some heavy contact from a flying Aaron Naughton

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Draper turns small forward in this electric finish

Bombers ruckman Sam Draper shows his impressive agility with this crafty gather and snap

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MATCH SIM SQUADS: Gun Dogs defender, key Bombers to miss

The Bulldogs and Bombers have named their squads for Saturday's match simulation

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'Be a Don': Bombers to live by motto in culture shift

The Bombers are looking at the bigger picture to build sustainable success, coach Brad Scott has told AFL.com.au's Callum Twomey

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Forward thinking: Bombers coach sets challenge as options arise

Bombers coach Brad Scott speaks to AFL.com.au's Callum Twomey about his new-look forward line after Jake Stringer's departure

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Dons mid in doubt for OR, how Bombers will use emerging star

Darcy Parish is in doubt to feature in Opening Round as he works through a back issue

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Combative, competitive, captivating: What's spurring young Bomber to greater heights

He's only one season into what's set to be a highlight-filled, but there's already plenty to like about young Essendon forward Nate Caddy

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Essendon midfield pair set to miss first practice hitout

But Darcy Parish and Sam Durham are expected to be fine to play in the season-opener against Gold Coast

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Vale, Dale Tapping: 'Outstanding' coach dies after cancer battle

Essendon pay tribute to Dale Tapping, who has passed away

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Bombers forward to undergo surgery after fresh hamstring blow

Matt Guelfi to undergo surgery to repair an injured hamstring

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'Anything's possible': Bombers target consistency in chase of finals goal

Jade Gresham is upbeat about what the Bombers can deliver in 2025

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Opinion

Opinion

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part I

Some players are automatic selections. For others, it's a line-ball call. AFL.com.au's reporters make the call on your club's best side since the turn of the century

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03:01

Footy Feed: Star Pie’s OR call, Ex-Sun trains with Dogs, Giant debut?

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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02:49

Footy Feed: Stringer on Hogan chemistry, Lion ‘would love’ Eagle at club

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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Important Bomber injured again, midfielder nears return to full training

Bombers defender Jordan Ridley has suffered another injury

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Week in, week out: Who is your club's most reliable player?

Take a closer look at the players at your club who rarely miss games

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List analysis: Which club has the most All-Australians, top-10 picks?

Which club has the most All-Australians, and which has the most top-10 picks?

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Big contracts, horror injuries: What you missed in the off-season

Spent the summer at the beach and missed everything that's been happening at your club? Don't worry, we've got you covered

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List analysis: Which club has the most goalkicking firepower?

Who has kicked 100-plus career goals, and who has booted 50-plus in a season before?

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Blow for young Bomber after promising pre-season

After a strong pre-season, young Bomber Alwyn Davey jnr has undergone surgery on a knee injury

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Watson v Durham, which pre-season speccy was better?

Check out the huge pre-season marks taken by Hawk Nick Watson and Bomber Sam Durham

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New year, new look: Off-season recruits in their new club colours

Take a look at your club's new faces in their new colours

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Track watch: Who's training the house down this pre-season?

AFL players are back at training after the summer break, so who's burning up the track? Who's fitter than they've ever been? Who's training the house down?

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Who's on the table? Updated list of 2025 free agents revealed

Almost 100 players are eligible for free agency following list moves during the exchange window

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Fantasy

Fantasy

Bombers' Fantasy preview: Skipper's decade of dominance, defenders galore

The Bombers were the top scoring team last year. Is there any value left?

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Dreams realised: Your club's last win with a goal after the siren

Check out the last time your club won, and lost, with a goal after the siren

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Who wants what? Every coach's New Year's resolution for 2025

We look at what each AFL coach will vow to do differently when the clock strikes midnight

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All I want for Christmas is... every club's 2025 wishlist

What's Santa bringing for your club this Christmas?

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 5-1

The moments that made 2024 one of the greatest seasons ever feature in the final instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 10-6

The emergence of Hokball, Dusty's moment and a Brownlow record feature in the fifth instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Buddy, Plugger and G-Train: 10-goal hauls at your club

Take a look at the big bags of goals kicked by players at your club

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 20-11

Ken Hinkley, Isaac Heeney and the perfect Kangaroos feature in the fourth instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Essendon

Match Replay: Essendon v Port Adelaide

Mini-Match: Essendon v Port Adelaide

Scott praises Bombers' response, Port let down by senior players

Scott post-match, R3: 'After a disappointing performance, you get to choose how you respond'

Highlights: Essendon v Port Adelaide

Bombs away: Late burst gets Dons off the mark over flat Port

Redman’s roost raises the roof

El-Hawli’s magic moment on debut lifts all

Blink and you’ll miss JHF class on display

DBJ burns off Bomber in brilliant solo goal

As smooth as Wines: Ollie’s candy opens door

Draper’s unorthodox routine stirs up crowd

TEAMS: Power talls recalled, key Bomber returns

Why Dons should consider draft windfall in Draper decision

Bombers' injury concerns, Magpie’s fresh start, will Blues start 0-4?

Scott defends McKay as two more Bombers injured

Essendon's loss was jarring, but this is the Bombers' reality

Match Replay: Essendon v Adelaide

Mini-Match: Essendon v Adelaide

Bombers' 'inability to defend' exposed in hefty loss, Crows relish scoring depth

Highlights: Essendon v Adelaide

Captain Merrett's late double a shining light

Crows end MCG hoodoo with statement win over Bombers

Slippery Kako shake and bake a glimmering Dons moment

Insane Izak stuns with dashing GOTY contender

Draper antics send 'G wild with fresh approach

Join the club: New Don's first kick brings life

Thilthorpe hits turf hard after Redman’s costly challenge

Mighty Milera strike brings early Crow delight

Concussed Bomber feeling 'normal', Scott ponders forward void

Bombers take another hit with injury to key forward

Match Replay: Hawthorn v Essendon

Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Essendon

Hawks 'touched up' in key areas, Dons to adapt to injury blow

Mitchell post-match, R1: 'Not sustainable to keep winning in that style'

Scott post-match, R1: 'We controlled big parts of it'

Highlights: Hawthorn v Essendon

Mosquito fleet full of bite as Hawks bring down Bombers

Gresham’s crafty footwork leads to sweet goal

Wizard’s touch conjures Moore magic

Bomber’s night cut short after pinging hammy

Ridley ruled out with concussion after Hawk’s hard hit

Skipper’s ripper: Merrett mesmerises from boundary

The one that got away: D’Ambrosio delivers gold

Kako’s cracking first goal lights up ‘G

Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Bombers make call to extend coach's contract, debuts confirmed

New fixture details revealed for games delayed by cyclone

Young Bomber eyes R1 despite injury concern

Lloyd makes big call over new Bombers livewire

AAMI Match Replay: Geelong v Essendon

'He will definitely play': Prized Cats recruit cleared for season-opener

The Kako show did not disappoint

AAMI Match Highlights: Geelong v Essendon

Dons go wacko for Kako as young forwards light up GMHBA

Scintillating Stengle always finds the goals

Kako catches the eye early to excite Dons fans

Martin making magic up forward once again

Concussion symptoms keep Bomber sidelined, skipper's new role

TEAMS: Cats star missing, mixed news for Bombers

How a simple blood test was a 'game changer' for new Bomber

Bombers set to sign forward after four-goal match sim blitz

Footy Feed: 'Vanilla' Freo in focus, TDK and Draper contract latest

Kako lights up match sim with moment of magic

Bombers SSP hopeful produces ultimate audition, big Dog stars

Match Sim Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

Exciting Edwards boosts case with four-goal blitz

Redman rocked mid-air as Naughton flies in

Draper turns small forward in this electric finish

MATCH SIM SQUADS: Gun Dogs defender, key Bombers to miss

'Be a Don': Bombers to live by motto in culture shift

Forward thinking: Bombers coach sets challenge as options arise

Dons mid in doubt for OR, how Bombers will use emerging star

Combative, competitive, captivating: What's spurring young Bomber to greater heights

Essendon midfield pair set to miss first practice hitout

Vale, Dale Tapping: 'Outstanding' coach dies after cancer battle

Bombers forward to undergo surgery after fresh hamstring blow

'Anything's possible': Bombers target consistency in chase of finals goal

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part I